In his spare time, basketball superstar LeBron James has been known to indulge in some movie watching, and it seems that even the most successful athletes can’t resist pointing out the flaws in cinematic creations. Recently, LeBron took to Twitter to express his amusement and bewilderment at the logic gaps in the 1985 film Teen Wolf, a movie that grossed an impressive $30 million and kick-started a popular series.
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LeBron James, who is not only a basketball icon but also a movie star himself, found himself chuckling at the last basketball scene in Teen Wolf, where the protagonist, played by Michael J. Fox, inexplicably fails to transform back into his wolf persona.
LeBron James’ Hilarious Observation
It’s clear that LeBron found the lack of logical consistency in the movie’s basketball scenes particularly amusing. Nearly 40 years after its release, the gap in logic still holds up as a comical oversight.
The basketball legend tweeted:
“Sitting here watching Teen Wolf (1985). The last basketball scene when he didn’t go back to the wolf is the funniest basketball I’ve ever seen!!! 🤣🤣🤣… And why/how is ole buddy standing under the rim at the end to win the game with free throws 🤷🏾♂️.”
Sitting here watching Teen Wolf (1985). The last basketball scene when he didn’t go back to the wolf is the funniest basketball I’ve ever seen!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. And why/how is ole buddy standing under the rim at the end to win the game with free…
— LeBron James (@KingJames) June 29, 2023
While Teen Wolf might have enthralled audiences at the time with its mix of comedy, romance, and supernatural elements, it seems that the basketball sequences fell short of LeBron’s rigorous standards when it comes to the game.
LeBron’s Fondness for Basketball Movies with Logic Gaps
LeBron James has frequently expressed his views on basketball movies, revealing his affinity for the genre. He even starred in his own basketball film, Space Jam: A New Legacy. Interestingly, both Space Jam 2 and Teen Wolf take liberties with logic, embracing a fantastical approach.
In Space Jam 2, LeBron James teams up with the Looney Tunes characters in a virtual basketball world to rescue his son. The film wholeheartedly embraces imaginative absurdity, transcending the boundaries of reality.
LeBron James won the award for worst actor at the Raspberry awards for Space Jam 2‼️😳 pic.twitter.com/VXpTCZi31v
— RapTV (@Rap) March 28, 2022
LeBron’s meticulous examination of basketball logic in movies highlights his passion for the sport and his keen attention to detail. As a devoted fan and a top-tier player, he offers a unique perspective on the game. While it’s tempting to become engrossed in a film’s storyline or dazzling effects, LeBron’s observations serve as a reminder that even the most captivating movies can occasionally deviate from logical consistency.